Theseus

Theseus Meaning & Origin

About Theseus
The name "Theseus" is of Greek origin and its meaning is often interpreted as "one who sets" or "one who establishes." In Greek mythology, Theseus was a legendary hero known for his courage and strength. He is most famous for slaying the Minotaur and navigating the labyrinth of Crete. The name Theseus embodies the qualities of leadership, determination, and the ability to bring order and stability.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Theseus are male.

Theseus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -27.27% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0SS
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH IH0 S UW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈθiˌziəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0SS', 'TSS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Theseus in Braille

Here's how to represent Theseus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Theseus in braille

How to Spell the Name Theseus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Theseus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Theseus in sign language

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